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Protect America's Workforce Act

12/13/2025, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2550

Bill 119 HR 2550, also known as the "Nullification of Executive Order on Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs Act," aims to overturn an Executive Order that excludes certain federal employees from participating in labor-management relations programs. The bill seeks to restore the rights of these employees to engage in collective bargaining and other activities related to their working conditions.

The Executive Order in question was issued by the President and has been criticized for limiting the ability of federal employees to have a voice in decisions that affect their jobs. Supporters of Bill 119 HR 2550 argue that it is important to protect the rights of all workers, including those in the federal government, to have a say in their working conditions.

If passed, this bill would nullify the Executive Order and ensure that federal employees are able to participate in labor-management relations programs without restrictions. It is seen as a way to promote fairness and transparency in the federal workforce. In addition to nullifying the Executive Order, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to federal labor-management relations programs. These additional provisions are aimed at strengthening the rights of federal employees and ensuring that they are able to advocate for their interests in the workplace. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2550 is a significant piece of legislation that seeks to protect the rights of federal employees to engage in labor-management relations programs and have a voice in decisions that affect their working conditions. It is likely to be a topic of debate and discussion in Congress as lawmakers consider its implications for the federal workforce.

Congressional Summary of HR 2550

Protect America's Workforce Act

This bill nullifies the Executive Order titled Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs (issued on March 27, 2025), which excludes specified executive agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. The statute authorizes federal employees' participation in collective bargaining and enforces collective bargaining rights. 

The bill also specifies that a covered collective bargaining agreement in place as of March 26, 2025, shall have full force and effect through the stated term of the agreement.

Current Status of Bill HR 2550

Bill HR 2550 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 11, 2025. Bill HR 2550 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025.  Bill HR 2550's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of December 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2550

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1131
Democrat Cosponsors
1071
Republican Cosponsors
60
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2550

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2550

To nullify the Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
To nullify the Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.

Comments

Kai Bryant profile image

Kai Bryant

467

7 months ago

This bill is ridiculous.

Quentin Long profile image

Quentin Long

423

7 months ago

This bill is gonna mess up everything for us workers. How is this gonna help us in the short term?

Wyatt McCall profile image

Wyatt McCall

435

8 months ago

So, apparently this bill is supposed to do something about labor-management relations programs. Not sure how I feel about that, but it could have some long term effects on us all.

Belen Clements profile image

Belen Clements

510

7 months ago

I don't really understand this bill, but it seems like it could have a negative impact on our workforce. Who is this going to affect?